My Special Child                  

I was not given the privilege of being there on the day you were born. I never held you as a baby or listened to your first words. I didn't see you take your first steps or blow the candles out on your first birthday cake. I couldn't take you by the hand and walk with you on your first day of school. I was not given the privilege of being a part of the first years on which you have built the foundation of your life but  I believe that God Blessed you with a loving Mother and Father to be there for you during every one of those precious times in your life. I also believe that God Blessed them with a Son who would forever be a Blessing in their lives....                                                   

At a Special time in my life, God gave Me the privilege of being Your Step Mother.  It took me a long time to learn how to be there for you. I made mistakes and regretted every one of them. I knew in my heart that I loved you so very much and that no matter how challenging my role in your life may be; I would never give up trying to be there for you.

I know that having me in your life must have been very difficult for you during those first years. Today, I need to thank you for not giving up on me. I would like to think that in some way I have contributed to being part of the reason you are the caring young man that you are; someone whom God has chosen for me to know.....  a young man who has grown into the person I am so very proud to call My Step Son.

 I want you to know how very thankful I am for being a part of your life. I thank God for giving me the privilege of " You "..... May God be with you always as you continue your footsteps; those that “I” have been Blessed to have the privilege of seeing you take, now that you are grown..... Wherever they lead you, I will always love you.              

                                      Millie P. Lorenz